TENSITY Synonyms
2 hypernyms for tensity. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for TENSITY
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| tautness | noun n | |||||
noun • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • lack of movement or room for movement | ||||||
| tenseness | noun n | |||||
noun • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense | ||||||
| tension | noun n | |||||
noun • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature) • (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body • feelings of hostility that are not manifest • the action of stretching something tight | ||||||
| firmness | noun n | |||||
noun • the muscle tone of healthy tissue • the trait of being resolute • the property of being unyielding to the touch • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place | ||||||
| hardness | noun n | |||||
noun • the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale • a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness • the quality of being difficult to do • excessive sternness | ||||||
| pressure | noun n | |||||
noun • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) • a force that compels • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • the state of demanding notice or attention • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • exert pressure on someone through threats | ||||||
| rigidity | noun n | |||||
noun • the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending • the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe | ||||||
| stiffness | noun n | |||||
noun • the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend • the property of moving with pain or difficulty • firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action • the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) • excessive sternness | ||||||
| strain | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain • the general meaning or substance of an utterance • an effortful attempt to attain a goal • an intense or violent exertion • the act of singing verb • to exert much effort or energy • test the limits of • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious • become stretched or tense or taut • remove by passing through a filter • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||
| stress | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress | ||||||
| tightness | noun n | |||||
noun • a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit • a tight feeling in some part of the body • the spatial property of being crowded together • extreme stinginess • lack of movement or room for movement | ||||||